Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 773

Chapter 773

Andrew spoke calmly. “Mrs. Rhodes, if I resolve the Rhodes family’s crisis, will you stop forcing Lauren into this?”

Tiana let out a mocking laugh. “You? Solving the Rhodes family’s crisis? Andrew, you’re too young, too impulsive, and you think way too highly of yourself. Remember, don’t ever bring up such ridiculous ideas in front of me again.

“I was just starting to see you differently, but now, I’m reminded why I had no respect for you in the first place! In short, you and Lauren are impossible! You can’t protect her and you can’t give her what she needs!”

Her tone was dripping with scorn and dismissal, but Andrew’s expression remained composed. From the very beginning, he had never taken the Rhodes family–or even the so–called powerful Driscoll and Golding families in Blumedale–seriously.

Just then, the door swung open, and Lauren rushed in, her face pale. She said weakly, “Dr. Lloyd, let’s go. I have nothing left to say to this cruel woman. If she insists on being reckless and stubborn, then let her be. From now on, I’ll never care what happens to her again!”

She grabbed Andrew’s arm and pulled him toward the door

Andrew sighed. In truth, Tiana had been secretly protecting Lauren all this time. No matter what she said or did, he could not bring himself to hate her or even be angry with her.

“Andrew, remember what I told you,” Tiana warned as she watched them leave. “If you’re a real man, think about Lauren’s future instead of selfishly dragging her into danger. Do you really want her to end up destroyed because of you?”

Andrew did not respond, nor did he look back. He simply walked out with Lauren. Once they returned to the office, he gently pressed her shoulders down, making her sit.

He said, “You should rest a little longer. You’re still too weak.”

Lauren’s eyes were red and swollen, and she looked completely lost and broken.

“I always thought she didn’t love me, that she resented me as her daughter,” she murmured. “But I never imagined she’d be this heartless–choosing Michael over me without hesitation.”